About The Role
Operational Technology Project Engineer x 2
Full Time
Permanent
Salary up to £59,800
Pity Me, Durham
About The Role
Are you passionate about Industry 4.0, IIoT and the role technology plays in our operations? Weve an exciting opportunity to join our Information Services team as a Project Engineer.
Operational Technology (OT) is at the heartbeat of our operations and enables remote monitoring and control of our assets. You will support our operations to deliver amazing clean drinking water to our customers whilst also enhancing and protecting the environment for the benefit of wildlife and the communities we serve.
Reporting to the Head of Operational Technology, youll join a team who is responsible for configuration and end-to end testing of remote telemetry systems (RTUs), associated field devices and communication to our regional SCADA system. Working closely service providers such as operations, water quality, asset investment and maintenance, you will provide project services and technical support to commission new or updated assets.
Were looking for you to support the delivery of our OT strategy and to ensure our systems, safe, secure, and compliant with all relevant standards and legislation.
Youll also provide technical support to operational and maintenance teams and support in the diagnosis and fault finding to mitigate regulatory non-compliance and process continuity risks.
About You
Youll have knowledge of Instrumentation, Process Control and Measurement systems such as flow meters, online analytics, level and pressure instruments. In addition, youll have knowledge of wide area telemetry systems and plant fieldbus systems.
Youll have proven experience of working in a SCADA configuration environment and ideally using devices that utilise the WITS DNP3 open protocol standard.
The successful candidate will be educated in an engineering, electronics or IT discipline as well as having an awareness of network fundamentals and cyber security best practices.
Knowledge of fault finding on equipment within the SCADA & telemetry systems is essential as well as having knowledge of current and emerging OT technologies.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service with the ability to communicate complex information to non-technical customers as well as being able to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer were committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
Were aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits
Were a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our Tap Into benefits include:
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Theres also the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Company pension scheme, where well double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 11%.
- Free access to local attractions.
- A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
- Award winning Living Well wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
- Support with sustainable travel through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
- Financial wellbeing support access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
- Support with your development we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and well even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.
About Us
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Our values
Our values describe our main principles, qualities and attributes. They are the guiding principles which define who we are, what we do and how we do it. They make us different from our competitors and guide our decisions and actions to drive us towards our vision.
Our Values Are:
Results Driven
We take responsibility for achieving excellent business results.
Ethical
We are open and honest and meet our commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities.
Customer Focused
We aim to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers.
Innovative
We continuously strive for innovative and better ways to deliver our business.
One Team
We work together consistently, promoting co-operation, to achieve our corporate objectives.
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Colleague Benefits
Were the great company we are because of you our people. As our way of saying thanks, we offer you a wide range of benefits and discounts to take advantage of.
To find out more about our benefits, see our benefits booklet attached to this advert.
Eyecare
Discounted Medicals
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle2work
Buying & selling annual leave
Long service awards
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Computer
Loans
Award winning wellbeing site
NWG savings scheme
Company pension scheme
Pre-retirement workshops
Life assurance
Christmas savings club
Discounts & cashback offers
Qualification loan
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